eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at public cloud security, including how it works, who is responsible for securing what, relevant standards, security methods, common risks to consider, and how public cloud security differs from private cloud security. For this purpose, strong encryption methods such as AES-256 are often utilized.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article looks at cybersecurity risk management, how to establish a risk management system, and best practices for building resilience. As the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) points out in its Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, there is no one-size-fits all solution.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

[ This article was originally published here by Indusface.com ]. Web Application and API protection (WAAP) , the next generation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes to the rescue. This is simply an extension of the requirement for VLANs, firewalls, RASPs, and WAFs. Demands Inspection of Encrypted Traffic?:

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This article was written by an independent guest author. Today, the concept of “5G security” lacks an official definition as the technology is still fairly new and evolving. Delving into the technical details of the 5G security architecture is beyond the scope of this article. Your ID with 5G is encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Application Information on usable data formats, encryption 5.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

With that in mind, today's article will review GRC frameworks and highlight a basic outline designed to strengthen cyber resilience. Additionally, we'll highlight modern GRC technologies that offer a clear picture of your organization's overall cyber risk and compliance standing. That's right, even PDFs are an attack vector.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

Any VPN worth its money encrypts the information that passes through it, so in this article we will ignore those that don’t use encryption. Among VPNs that offer encryption there is a large choice of available protocols. In this article we’ll look at the different VPN tunneling protocols and how they perform.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cloud security consists of all the technologies and processes that ensure an organization’s cloud infrastructure is protected against internal and external cybersecurity threats. Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Zero trust is one such technology that offers a refined control over policy enforcement.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), MDR (Managed Detection and Response), and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) are either security softwares, technology stacks or services offered by providers that aim to detect threats and facilitate response to security incidents. Good for customers that need to check a box for compliance reasons.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. In this article, we will discuss several steps that you can take to safeguard your business from cyber-attacks. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

In the context of this article we will use the term satellite for a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth. While we tend to think about other things first when we are discussing critical infrastructure, the underlying systems that enable technology functionality across these sectors often rely on space systems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 15, 2022

The mandate further emphasizes the importance of ZTA as a way of balancing agencies’ ongoing migration to cloud technology with their duty to help to defend the federal government against digital incidents. I’ll explore Thales Cyber Packs that include authentication and data encryption services, as one path forward in my next blog.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

See the Top Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) What is SPanel? SPanel is an all-in-one cloud management solution developed by the team behind ScalaHosting, this article’s sponsor. The platform uses the latest software technologies to achieve maximum performance. That’s where SPanel can help. But is this enough?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It targeted Microsoft Windows operating system by encrypting the data on the victim’s machine and seeking ransom in exchange for a promise to decrypt all the encrypted files and potentially undo the damage, but that’s far from the truth, as we discuss further! Who is a target for ransomware? The countdown is also shown to the user.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

In our previous article , we described tools for collecting and exfiltrating files ( LoFiSe and PcExter ). Note that all tools described in this article are applied at the stage where the attackers have compromised high-privileged user credentials allowing them to connect to remote hosts.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With that in mind, this article will cover five common web security issues your customers should know about, along with best practices on how to avoid them. The goal is to protect cardholder data by encrypting it so that in the event a bad actor was to somehow intercept data, all they would get is indecipherable data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Web application firewalls (WAF) serve as a barrier to protect applications from various security threats. What Are the Types of Application Security Testing?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Though this article looks at the shortcomings of relying on backups, the truth remains that backups are one of the best defensive solutions against ransomware if done right. For ransomware attacks where network data gets encrypted , backups are the definitive method for restoring network infrastructure. Ransomware Grows More Dangerous.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

This article will provide an overview of the best cybersecurity certifications in 2023 and where you can sign up for them. Stay on top of industry changes The cybersecurity sector is in a state of constant change, with new technologies and methodologies introduced on a regular basis. Why are cybersecurity certifications important?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This article will examine those areas to help assist in making a business case for cybersecurity. These solutions include website scanners, web application firewalls, professional security services, data encryption and more. Define the Target.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE product builds off the well established Barracuda security products (firewalls, gateways, email security, and more) that already protect so many global companies. When compared against other SASE competitors, Barracuda SecureEdge can be considered one of the best options to protect remote users.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

This article explores: What Is Email Security Best Options to Secure Business Email Email Security Best Practices How Email Security Blocks Threats Bottom Line: Email Security What Is Email Security Email security is a concept that protects email accounts, servers, and communications from unauthorized access, data loss, or compromise.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. Traditionally, this technology implicitly distrusts external traffic and implicitly trusts internal traffic.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll describe their new toolset, the malware used to steal and exfiltrate data, and the techniques used by this group to move laterally and conduct espionage operations. The loader starts its activities by loading an encrypted payload from another file that should be present in the same directory. dev/fam/mfe?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2021

Web content filtering and VPN aren’t offered, and for encryption it merely reports on the status of Windows BitLocker, but none of those features are widely offered enough to be considered a standard EDR feature. Cons: Missing features: full-disk encryption, VPN, mobile support, web content filtering. SentinelOne Ratings.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into various types of vulnerability scans, explore their benefits, outline the ideal scenarios for running each type, and list the best vulnerability scanning tool to use for each type of scan. It also examines network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls , and other devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

This article looks at the security functionality of SD-WAN solutions and how to bolster SD-WAN cybersecurity. Veteran system administrators know traditional networks to be the physical hardware – switches, routers, and firewalls – connecting and controlling network traffic for an organization. Encrypting Data in Transit.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Encrypt Sensitive Data: Enable data encryption in transit and at rest and ensure safe key management.

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